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Popular Neighborhoods in Chicago, IL

Austin

Situated in the city’s far west side, Austin offers a combination of affordability and character you won’t easily find elsewhere in Chicago. It also has some of the best soul food around—G & N The King of Breakfast and Uncle Remus are worth a try.

Lawndale

Douglas Park, with its mini-golf, soccer fields, and playgrounds, is reason enough to visit Lawndale. More recent additions like Riot Fest and the Lagunitas Tap Room will keep residents happy and hoppy.

West Town

Recently named the hottest neighborhood in the U.S., West Town has an array of lively patios and late-night restaurants. Many streets offer historic walk-ups with desirable rents far cheaper than similar places in Old Town or Lincoln Park.

Tri-Taylor

Located on the Pink Line, Tri-Taylor is home to one of the nation’s best hospitals, Rush University Medical Center. With The University of Illinois-Chicago just to the east, Tri-Taylor occasionally exudes a collegiate vibe.

Lower West Side

One of the city’s traditionally Hispanic neighborhoods, the Lower West Side boasts some of Chicago’s richest artistic, musical, and culinary experiences. Pilsen Fest is a neighborhood festival that brings this quiet area to life each summer.

Humboldt Park

Humboldt Park is a vibrant neighborhood with many single-family home options for renters, and a sprawling 200-acre park for which it’s named. To many, Humboldt Park is in contention to be Chicago’s next “it” neighborhood.